The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for 39 Road Works Foreman, Tradesman Aid, Road Worker, Driver Operator, Driver and Cleaner vacancies for 2026.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026 at 16:30, Vacancy Locations: Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg districts, Limpopo, South Africa
Limpopo Public Works Vacancies 2026
The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure has opened applications for 39 government vacancies across the province.
The available posts are suitable for applicants with qualifications ranging from Grade 8 to Grade 12, depending on the position. Vacancies are available in road maintenance, building maintenance, mechanical workshops and facilities services. Positions are available across Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg districts.
Vacancy Overview
Department: Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Number of advertised posts: 39
Salary range: R170 266 to R237 453 per annum
Qualification levels: Grade 8, Grade 10 and Grade 12 or equivalent
Locations: Various districts in Limpopo
Closing date: 14 August 2026 at 16:30
Application methods: Online, hand delivery or post
Available Limpopo Public Works Vacancies
The department is recruiting for the following positions:
- Road Works Foreman: Six posts
- Tradesman Aid, Roads Maintenance: Three posts
- Tradesman Aid, Building Infrastructure Maintenance: Four posts
- Road Worker: 12 posts
- Driver Operator: 10 posts
- Driver: One post
- Cleaner: Three posts
Road Works Foreman Vacancies: Six Posts
Post number: 25/447
Component: Routine Maintenance
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Salary level: Level 5
Available Centres and Reference Numbers
Sekhukhune District
- Regravelling: Ref No. S.4/3/10/205 — One post
Vhembe District
- Makhado Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/206 — One post
- Musina Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/207 — One post
Capricorn District
- Lebowakgomo Cost Centre: Ref No. S.4/3/10/208 — One post
- Regravelling: Ref No. S.4/3/10/228 — One post
Waterberg District
- Bela-Bela Road Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/209 — One post
Road Works Foreman Requirements
Applicants must have:
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- A Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA.
- At least three years of road works maintenance experience.
- A valid driver’s licence, except for applicants with disabilities.
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Relevant legislation and regulations.
- Road-maintenance manuals.
- Road-operating machinery.
- Health and safety requirements.
- Road-production processes.
- Financial and people management.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict management.
- Team leadership.
Road Works Foreman Duties
Successful candidates will supervise road construction and maintenance activities, including:
- Constructing culverts and side drains.
- Erecting and maintaining steel guardrails and gabions.
- Conducting road earthworks and layer works.
- Cleaning and maintaining roads, sidewalks and rest areas.
- Pothole patching and road surfacing.
- Installing road signs and barricades.
- Road fencing and pipe laying.
- Allocating duties to road workers.
- Inspecting completed work.
- Managing tools, supplies and equipment.
- Coordinating road-blading programmes.
- Ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
Tradesman Aid Vacancies: Roads Maintenance
Post number: 25/448
Number of posts: Three
Component: Roads Maintenance
Salary: R170 266 per annum
Salary level: Level 3
Available Centres
Sekhukhune District
- Lebowakgomo Mechanical Workshop: Ref No. S.4/3/10/210 — One post
- Groblersdal Mechanical Workshop: Ref No. S.4/3/10/211 — One post
Capricorn District
- Senwabarwana Mechanical Workshop: Ref No. S.4/3/10/212 — One post
Tradesman Aid Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA.
- Knowledge of cleaning equipment.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety measures.
- An understanding of workshop procedures.
Tradesman Aid Duties
Successful candidates will assist with:
- Servicing and repairing road-related plant and equipment.
- Carrying out services according to required standards.
- Conducting pre-inspections to identify additional defects.
- Cleaning machinery and equipment.
- Safekeeping tools and workshop machinery.
Tradesman Aid Vacancies: Building Infrastructure Maintenance
Post number: 25/449
Number of posts: Four
Salary: R170 266 per annum
Salary level: Level 3
Available Centres
Waterberg District
- Modimolle Building Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/2/66 — One post
- Bela-Bela Building Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/2/124 — One post
- Carpentry Services: Ref No. S.4/3/2/129 — One post
Mopani District
- Naphuno Building Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/2/126 — One post
Building Maintenance Tradesman Aid Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- The ability to use electrical and hand tools.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently.
Building Maintenance Tradesman Aid Duties
The successful applicants will assist with:
- Inspecting government buildings and facilities.
- Minor electrical work.
- Minor plumbing repairs.
- Plastering and carpentry.
- Repairing damaged furniture.
- Cleaning and maintaining tools and machinery.
- Reporting building and equipment defects.
- Safekeeping maintenance equipment.
Road Worker Vacancies: 12 Posts
Post number: 25/450
Component: Routine Maintenance
Salary: R170 266 per annum
Salary level: Level 3
Capricorn District
- Lebowakgomo Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/213 — One post
- Regravelling: Ref No. S.4/3/10/214 — Two posts
Sekhukhune District
- Hoeraroep Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/216 — One post
- Regravelling: Ref No. S.4/3/10/217 — One post
- Drainage Structures: Ref No. S.4/3/10/218 — One post
Waterberg District
- Mookgophong Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/219 — One post
- Bela-Bela Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/130 — One post
- George Masebe Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/220 — One post
- Roedtan Road Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/221 — Two posts
Mopani District
- Regravelling: Ref No. S.4/3/10/169 — One post
Road Worker Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA.
Applicants should understand:
- Road maintenance and construction procedures.
- Health and safety requirements.
- Relevant road legislation.
- Road machinery.
- Teamwork.
- Communication.
- Planning and organising.
Road Worker Duties
Successful candidates will perform duties such as:
- Constructing culverts and side drains.
- Erecting guardrails and gabions.
- Conducting road earthworks.
- Cleaning roads, sidewalks and rest areas.
- Pothole patching.
- Road fencing and pipe laying.
- Installing road signs and distance markers.
- Setting road markings and road studs.
- Barricading work areas.
- Crushing road material.
- Bush clearing.
- Grass cutting.
Driver Operator Vacancies: 10 Posts
Post number: 25/451
Component: Routine Maintenance
Salary: R170 266 per annum
Salary level: Level 3
Capricorn District
- Mothapo Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/223 — One post
- Lebowakgomo Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/224 — One post
- Regravelling: Ref No. S.4/3/10/175 — One post
Sekhukhune District
- Groblersdal Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/155 — One post
Waterberg District
- Lephalale: Ref No. S.4/3/10/222 — Two posts
Mopani District
- Letaba Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/123 — One post
Vhembe District
- Mutale Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/225 — One post
- Malamulele Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/226 — One post
- Musina Roads Maintenance: Ref No. S.4/3/10/227 — One post
Driver Operator Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- A valid Code EC driver’s licence.
- A valid operating certificate.
- At least two years of experience driving and operating specialised equipment.
Driver Operator Duties
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Operating specialised road equipment.
- Loading and offloading equipment and materials.
- Inspecting machinery and reporting defects.
- Keeping vehicle and machinery log sheets.
- Cleaning and lubricating equipment.
- Grading gravel roads.
- Conducting regravelling and shoulder maintenance.
- Transporting work teams and materials.
- Checking oil, fuel, tyres and water.
- Reporting mechanical problems.
- Completing vehicle logbooks and trip authorisations.
Driver Vacancy
Post number: 25/452
Reference number: S.4/3/2/130
Component: Building Maintenance
Salary: R170 266 per annum
Salary level: Level 3
Centre: Makhado Building Maintenance, Vhembe District
Driver Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- A valid Professional Driving Permit.
- Between seven and 12 months of driving experience.
Applicants should understand:
- Vehicle trip-authority procedures.
- Vehicle logbooks.
- Basic vehicle maintenance.
- Proper use of government vehicles.
- Confidentiality and professional communication.
Driver Duties
The successful applicant will:
- Drive light and medium vehicles.
- Transport passengers.
- Deliver mail, documents and other items.
- Conduct routine vehicle inspections.
- Report vehicle defects.
- Complete prescribed vehicle records and logbooks.
- Ensure that allocated vehicles are maintained properly.
Cleaner Vacancies: Three Posts
Post number: 25/453
Component: Building Maintenance
Salary: R170 266 per annum
Salary level: Level 3
Available Centres
Mopani District
- Facilities Services: Ref No. S.4/3/3/100 — Two posts
Waterberg District
- Bela-Bela Cost Centre: Ref No. S.4/3/3/128 — One post
Cleaner Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Grade 8.
- ABET qualification.
- AET qualification.
- An equivalent NQF Level 2 qualification recognised by SAQA.
Applicants should have basic knowledge of:
- Cleaning equipment.
- Health and safety measures.
- Workplace cleaning procedures.
- Numeracy and literacy.
- Organisation and interpersonal relations.
Cleaner Duties
Successful candidates will provide cleaning services in offices, corridors, boardrooms, kitchens and restrooms. Duties include:
- Sweeping, scrubbing and waxing floors.
- Vacuuming and shampooing carpets.
- Dusting and polishing furniture.
- Cleaning windows, walls and doors.
- Emptying waste bins.
- Removing waste paper.
- Cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Cleaning toilets, basins and other restroom facilities.
- Replacing toilet paper, soap and hand towels.
- Maintaining cleaning equipment.
- Reporting broken cleaning machinery.
- Requesting cleaning materials.
Documents Required
Applicants using the Limpopo eRecruitment platform must attach:
- A completed new Z83 application form.
- A recent and comprehensive CV.
- Copies of all relevant qualifications.
- A copy of their identity document.
- A copy of a valid driver’s licence where required.
- An operating certificate or PDP where required.
The CV must clearly show all previous positions held and the duration or dates of employment. Failure to attach the required documents may result in disqualification.
How to Apply for Limpopo Public Works Vacancies 2026
Applications may be submitted online through the Limpopo Provincial Government eRecruitment portal.
Applicants must locate the relevant position, complete the online application and attach the new Z83 form, CV and all required documents. Applications may also be submitted by post or hand delivery.
Head Office Applications
Postal address:
Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Private Bag X9490
Polokwane
0700
Hand-delivery address:
Works Tower Building
43 Church Street
Polokwane
0699
Capricorn District Applications
Postal address:
Private Bag X9378
Polokwane
0700
Hand-delivery address:
15 Landros Mare Street
Next to Correctional Services
Polokwane
Mopani District Applications
Postal address:
Private Bag X576
Giyani
0826
Hand-delivery address:
570 Parliamentary Building
Giyani
Sekhukhune District Applications
Postal address:
Private Bag X02
Chuenespoort
0745
Hand-delivery address:
Lebowakgomo Zone A
Next to the Traffic Department
Lebowakgomo
Vhembe District Applications
Postal address:
Private Bag X2248
Sibasa
0970
Hand-delivery address:
Corner of Traffic and Raluswielo Street
Sibasa
Waterberg District Applications
Postal address:
Private Bag X1028
Modimolle
0510
Hand-delivery address:
Corner of Thabo Mbeki and Elias Motsoaledi Street
Modimolle
Vacancy Enquiries
Capricorn District
Telephone: 015 287 5610 / 5611 / 5612 / 5613
Mopani District
Telephone: 015 811 4000 / 4070 / 4075
Sekhukhune District
Telephone: 015 636 8300 / 8330
Vhembe District
Telephone: 015 963 3790
Waterberg District
Telephone: 014 718 3000 / 3027 / 3040 / 3052
Important Application Information
Applicants should submit a separate application for each position they wish to apply for, The correct position title and reference number must be included on the Z83 application form, Applicants should confirm that they meet the required qualification and experience requirements before applying, Applications submitted without the compulsory supporting documents will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on 14 August 2026 at 16:30, Late applications may not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and keep proof of their submission.
